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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1947
Page
5
The National Editorial quotes scripture and notes that joy in life is not found by pursuing happiness. It urges patience and faith, citing Job 5 26 to illustrate coming to one s grave in a full age like a corn shock in season.
A collage of airy reflections and local anecdotes spans public figures, livestock shows, and humorous reminiscences. It notes Iowa Hereford Association show details, Truman’s Congress speech reception, and small-town mischief, plus quips about cars, wages, and social mood, with memories of John Timmerman.
A Charlie Fist column ponders modern life and effort with wit. The narrator contrasts old fairy tale imagery with contemporary manners, noting how public appearances shape behavior. The piece uses humor to reflect social norms and change.
A humorous collection of quirky lines and cartoonish dialogue features a wary hen a tearful wife Henry at the market and a polar bear cub quipping about ancestors. Skunk cows and goofy wordplay fill the page with playful absurdities and puns.
Cecil Orr and son Myron return to Missoula Montana after two weeks in Davenport where they trucked 7000 Christmas trees. Orr has long supplied trees to the tri cities. Joan Huber, Mediapolis teacher, returns to work after holidays. Jeanette Herrick returns from California. Her sons Larry and Dickey visit grandparents in Letts. Allen Kemp returns to Kanawha after staying with J O Kemp and Pearl Bliven. Buckman family Conesville welcome newborn son born Dec 25 at Mercy Hospital Iowa City. Roy Syphrit of West Middlesex Pennsylvania visits the Luking home. Cairo Evangelical United Brethren adult class hosts farewell for Clarence Miller family headed to Phoenix Arizona. Jack Harbison returns to Berge Geophysical in Houston after stay at home.
On a Friday evening in Columbus City, August Foss sustained a crushed right femur when a toboggan drawn by a car skidded into a parked vehicle near the Clarence Alloway home. Foss was taken to Bellevue hospital in Muscatine by Richie ambulance. Also injured were Regene Badham, Jeanette Pin, and Jerry Cooklin with sprains and bruises.
We and Mrs Evan Arthur Columbus City entertained at a family dinner. Lyle the youngest son located with the navy at San Pedro California unable to attend. Bud Hanft and Roger McKnight returned from a several days visit with Charles McKnight and family at Waterloo. Vernon Eberlein Minneapolis returned home after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Utter. Mrs John Davis Salt Lake City visiting in Glen Cummings home. Ralph Oak hag returned to Washington DC after visiting his parents Arthur Snyder.
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